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SSG 111 Waterman vs Gerbandi PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Al Carpenter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Islam Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Carpenter sprawls well.
Carpenter dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Magomedov wants to counter the offense by Carpenter and move into the clinch position.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Carpenter won't allow it.
Carpenter tightens his grip and picks Magomedov up, before dumping him to the ground. Magomedov manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carpenter (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA New York inform us that Magomedov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Carpenter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Carpenter uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Carpenter (5) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov seems a little lost for a moment, as Carpenter dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is trying to control Carpenter's posture but Carpenter avoids it.
A control attempt from Magomedov but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Carpenter (7) vs (0) Magomedov
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.
Magomedov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Carpenter (10) vs (0) Magomedov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Magomedov trying to control the hands but Carpenter won't let him.
Carpenter is riding his opponent, not letting Magomedov buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to roll but Carpenter sticks to his back.
Carpenter controls the action.
Carpenter is hanging on to Magomedov's back as he tries to escape.
What can Magomedov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Carpenter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Carpenter controlling from the back.
Magomedov trying to control the hands but Carpenter won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Carpenter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to roll but Carpenter sticks to his back.
Magomedov looks winded!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Carpenter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Carpenter.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to escape the position.
Carpenter biding his time, controlling Magomedov.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Carpenter.
Magomedov wants to control his opponent's hands but Carpenter gets his hands free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Magomedov right now.
Carpenter is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Carpenter has the hooks in. Magomedov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Carpenter controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magomedov for as long as he can get away with.
Carpenter gets his hands free as Magomedov looks to control.
Magomedov is in bad spot here.
Carpenter is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Carpenter controlling well, preventing Magomedov from escaping the position.
Magomedov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Carpenter.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to escape the position.
Carpenter is riding his opponent, not letting Magomedov buck him off.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter continues to hold on tight.
Magomedov tries to escape the position.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Carpenter manages to sink in the hooks.
Carpenter controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to escape but Carpenter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Magomedov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Magomedov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter has good solid back control here.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Carpenter is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Carpenter manages to sink in the hooks.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Magomedov tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Magomedov is in bad spot here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter controlling the position well here. Magomedov rolled but Carpenter kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Carpenter keeps control of the position as Magomedov tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carpenter just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carpenter takes the fight on points by 10 to 0. |
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